Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.

The difference between a number p

and 6 is −14.

Answer 1

The difference between a number p

and 6 is −14.

The difference between a number p and 6 = -14

I replace "is" with an equal sign

p - 6 = -14

so

p = 6 - 14

p = -8

it can be confused as 6 - p = -14, p = 20

Explanation:

Answer 2

p - 6 = -14

p = -8

If someone confuses the order, p might be 20, But here I am going to choose p= -8

Explanation:

The difference between a number p

and 6 is −14.

The difference between a number p and 6 = -14

I replace "is" with an equal sign

p - 6 = -14

so

p = 6 - 14

p = -8

it can be confused as 6 - p = -14, p = 20